Leveling Technology To Save Humanity
Chapter 99: Another Dividend Meeting!

Chapter 99: Another Dividend Meeting!

Today, there were no market activities.

Today, the villagers gathered group by group, some coming in pairs of twos, threes, fours, fives, sixes and more.

Some people met others on the way and just walked together onwards.

The village had a new transportation system, so that everyone doesn’t have to walk so much as they did in the past.

Did you know that for villagers? Their legs were so strong because they were used to walking far distances? Sometimes, their farms are an hour away or more, but they never complained.

It might take an hour for normal people to get there, but for those who have lived like this since young, they could get there in 40~45 times tops. They were used to it.

Again, some people’s farms are just 20 minutes from their homes, while other people’s farms are in the far, far, opposite location, about an hour and a half on foot. Some even spend 3 hours getting to their farms.

Don’t think it’s impossible. Inside a city where you are comfortable, you might travel from one spot to another in a vehicle, for 30 minutes.

But in medieval times, the peasants who didn’t own horses, walked that distance. It’s roughly 1 hour and 37~48 minutes if you’re walking nonstop at a steady pace without catching your breath.

Make no mistake. Framers here wake up very early, intending to spend hours on foot to get to their farms. They carry water and other items, knowing they will stay there till late. Of course, because they’ve been doing this since young, their travel time is faster and shorter than what ordinary city or townsfolk can accomplish.

When you see an old granny, carrying so much on her back and walking so much distance just to farm, you begin to think she might be a bodybuilder. But if you tried it, you would complain of your back, your shoulders, your this, your that...

That old granny has been training her body from young, and knew her limits.

Those who can no longer go such distances, stay at home to take care of the family.

"Hey, there’s the bus. Let’s get on fast!"

"Wait for me! Wait for me! Stop the bus!"

"Hurry, we can’t afford to take the next one."

Wow!

Several people on the roads were very grateful for Gort’s quick thinking.

With things fast changing here, with the population sprouting and the migrant workers flooding in, a safe and reliable mode of transportation was something Gort took care of.

Some villagers have never left the village before. Thus, they were amazed and excited about everything they hopped on the bus.

Well, these buses were clean double-decker buses.

Exciting, right?

Gwintia country used ordinary buses in all regions, but Gort had always had a thing for Double-Decker buses.

Hell, even those who have been to town and the cities before, felt a little excited to hop on such monstrosities.

Every time they hopped on, people would first rush to the top decker floor, to enjoy the scenery. Now, these top levels have roofs that come detached for hot periods like these.

When it starts getting colder, the newly established Transportation sector will ensure all vehicle tops are properly sealed and bolted back for the next few months.

Wow!

Children clapped excitedly, and many had brimming eyes when sitting inside the buses. It has only been 2 days since these buses were launched. Some people chose to drive their newly purchased vehicles, while others chose to hop on the buses to get to the meeting point.

For them, this was way better, then driving, looking for parking, and whatnot.

But why?... Why was there so much buzz today?

Of course, it was because of DIVIDENDS!

.....

The parking lots were flooded.

Several people hopped out, adjusted their attire. Unlike the first time when they attended, they now wore better made clothes, with no impatience or anxiety in their eyes. They 100% trusted that the money would hit their accounts. And you know what? That money will definitely be several times higher than what they received back then.

This was their 3rd Dividend meeting. Some were attending for the first time, and others already knew the drill. Some old people even got elegant canes, with gold and silver emblems that went nicely with the unique wood they choose.

Hey... Life sure was good.

"Clort Rai, is that you? How have you been? Now that your nephew, Gort has made it big again, the money your shares will give, will really give you a larger shake this time."

"Yes, yes, yes. I expect it will. But what about you? I hear you’re doing big construction these days. Congratulations, I hope to see your hotel flourish once it opens up. Just don’t forget to invite me for the launch."

"Of course! You know, never could i have imagined myself to be a big Hotel owner. As Gort always says, money cannot just sit there and collect dust. It must be put to work, so i can get even more money. But look who I’m preaching to? I heard you’re also busy with construction too."

"That is, do yo think you’re the only one who will be a big time business owner? Pfft, old man, you underestimate me."

...

Talks like these were now very rampant among the crowd. With so much money in their accounts, at least 20% of the shareholders had started thinking of becoming entrepreneurs of their own.

A majority of people were satisfied with just receiving this paycheck for their shares, but many couldn’t be happier. That was how life was.

Although a majority of people often say they wish to be entrepreneurs, only a few truly go through with everything despite how much money they have in their bank accounts. Many already believed in Gort, feeling that their money supply will never run dry. It was a naive concept, but one they, who were ordinary people a few months ago, could accept.

They might now have money, but their mindsets were still those of farmers who felt they knew nothing else but farming. So if they go into another business, won’t they only fail in the end?

This was the thought process of many. However, a select few decided to strike the iron while it was hot, burning books, and starting construction of things like hotels, eateries, Bathing houses, and other sites tourists might find attractive.

Do you see the influx of tourists these weeks? Do you see the opportunity that was staring them right in the face? Gort had also let the village as a whole know that Geldhan will constantly be in an expansion state. Meaning more and more people will arrive.

They can’t be wrong! Their bodies trembled when thinking of the golden opportunity now presenting itself. Gort wished to open a university and other schools. Do you know how many hostels and sleeping quarters will be needed for that?

Even though the school will always have its dormitories, there’s no doubt some people will choose to stay outside in nearby residential buildings with their families.

Gort will definitely build some of his own, but they in turn must not fall behind.

This Gort was an absolute genius at making money. So who were they not to follow along in his footsteps?

...

Some spoke about business, and others spoke on the changes in their current lives.

"Hey, Mehawk, is your dad still thinking of doing the renovations himself?"

"Pfft, that stubborn old man stood his ground at first, but quickly changed his mind when he started juggling between work, and renovations. In the end, he admitted defeat and got a professional decoration team from the county."

"Tsk, my grandmother was the same. She said in her days, she and her brothers used to fix up any leaks in the home. But how can it be the same? What we want is a modern villa, and not some old village home. Fortunately, my father is sensible. So of course we stood our ground and hired a professional team."

"Hey, I just realized that when talking about these things with the older generation, it can cause one’s kidney to fail."

They found that they, the younger generation, was more money free than the older generations who were frugal to a fault.

Like so, the discussions continued on, until everyone took to their seats.

They smiled and grinned unnaturally, feeling nothing in this world could dampen their feelings today.

Oh my Budha, their hearts couldn’t stop drumming. And now, seeing Lang Shi take to the stage, they knew it was finally time for the show to begin.

Shhh~

"Everyone, be quiet!"

Several people on the ground hushed others, and were in no mood to listen to anyone else. Can’t you see that they are now holding a sacred meeting?

Hey, when money is involved, what are blabbing in the corner about?

Hmph!

Many people gave threatening stares for silence to reign... and soon, the Meeting began.